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Property rental route

Renting a qualifying property: the €14,000 annual minimum, lease term, Housing Authority registration, documents and continuity rules.

Written by Malta MPRP Guide Editorial TeamReviewed by Compliance ReviewerPublished 30 September 2026Updated 30 September 2026Last verified: 30 September 2026

Minimum rent

A qualifying rented property is a residential property leased for at least €14,000 per year, anywhere in Malta or Gozo — roughly €1,167 per month. Since Legal Notice 146 of 2025 the government contribution is the same as for the purchase route (€37,000), so renting no longer carries a higher contribution.

Lease term and continuity

The Agency FAQ states that the lease must be for at least one year and that the beneficiary must have a valid residence in Malta at all times, with no gaps. A rented property can be replaced with another rented or a purchased property with the Agency's consent; requests should ideally be made within a month before the annual compliance deadline.

Documents the Agency expects

Housing Authority approval/registration of the lease; a utility bill not older than six months bearing the property address; external photographs of the property; a receipt of rent payment; the lessor's power of attorney if applicable; and confirmation of de-registration of previous tenants. The number of bedrooms and square metres must be declared.

Sub-letting

The Agency lists "the option to lease property, with the possibility to sub-lease after five years" among the programme's benefits. Confirm current guidelines with the Agency before sub-letting.

Five years of rent

At the minimum rent, five years costs €70,000 in rent. Compare routes in the cost calculator.

Sources & Verification

Verified 30 September 2026 against the sources below

  • Malta Permanent Residence Programme Regulations (S.L. 217.26), consolidated

    Government of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation under the Immigration Act (Cap. 217)

    Legislation

    Subsidiary Legislation 217.26 — Malta Permanent Residence Programme Regulations, L.N. 121 of 2021 as amended by L.N. 57 and 310 of 2024 and L.N. 146 of 2025

    Published
    29 Mar 2021
    Effective
    22 Jul 2025
    Last checked
    30 Sept 2026
    Status
    Active
    Reference: SL-217-26Official requirement

  • Residency Malta Agency — MPRP Frequently Asked Questions (V2.6.1)

    Residency Malta Agency (Government of Malta)

    Government Publication

    Frequently Asked Questions — Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP), version 2.6.1

    Published
    01 Jul 2024
    Effective
    —
    Last checked
    30 Sept 2026
    Status
    Active
    Reference: RMA-MPRP-FAQ-2-6-1Official requirement

  • Residency Malta Agency — Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) page

    Residency Malta Agency (Government of Malta)

    Official Authority

    Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) — eligibility criteria, application & programme requirements, benefits

    Published
    —
    Effective
    —
    Last checked
    30 Sept 2026
    Status
    Active
    Reference: RMA-MPRP-PAGEOfficial requirement

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